Sebastian
8 Aug 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
Well according to Polish people, everything is their own lol
Well according to Polish people, everything is their own lol
Sebastian
8 Aug 2011
News / Polish flag was changed by taking the coat of arms? [48]
I like the one with the Polish eagle on it. I have one hanging on my wall :)
I like the one with the Polish eagle on it. I have one hanging on my wall :)
Sebastian
8 Aug 2011
Travel / Whats your favourite Polish city and why? [132]
I agree. I think many Polish cities have the potential to become extremely beautiful if they put some renovation into it. For example Lodz. yes, its gray and depressing, but if you look at a lot of the architecture, its very beautiful. Its just badly neglected and gray. If they were to restore and renovate these buildings, paint them, and change the streets into nice cobblestone, it can look amazing. When I went to krakow a month and a half ago, even outside the stare miasto, they are slowly renovating buildings and streets. I think it will look great when its all done.
I agree. I think many Polish cities have the potential to become extremely beautiful if they put some renovation into it. For example Lodz. yes, its gray and depressing, but if you look at a lot of the architecture, its very beautiful. Its just badly neglected and gray. If they were to restore and renovate these buildings, paint them, and change the streets into nice cobblestone, it can look amazing. When I went to krakow a month and a half ago, even outside the stare miasto, they are slowly renovating buildings and streets. I think it will look great when its all done.
Sebastian
8 Aug 2011
News / Polish flag was changed by taking the coat of arms? [48]
and where the hell are you getting this from. I'm not Romanian.
and where the hell are you getting this from. I'm not Romanian.
Sebastian
8 Aug 2011
Travel / Which way from Poland to Croatia.... [30]
I would love to see Croatia. I have a few friends who visited, and said it was one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Would love to see Split, Dubrovnik and the islands.
I would love to see Croatia. I have a few friends who visited, and said it was one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Would love to see Split, Dubrovnik and the islands.
Sebastian
9 Aug 2011
UK, Ireland / Worst of the worst Poles emigrating to Britain? [32]
Yea, there may be some lowlife, foul mouthed immigrants, but thats not only Polish people. Its like that with every ethnic group. You got good, hard working people, and you got the morons. My relatives moved to the UK for a better living, but they are not foul mouthed, rude and lazy people. They are hard working and speak fluent english. My uncle moved to UK, made a ton of money, had a nice flat, nice car, and lived very comfortably. He moved back to Poland a year ago, and is unemployed now. He might go and live in UK for good now. A lot of Polish people like UK, and I'm not just talking about money.
Yea, there may be some lowlife, foul mouthed immigrants, but thats not only Polish people. Its like that with every ethnic group. You got good, hard working people, and you got the morons. My relatives moved to the UK for a better living, but they are not foul mouthed, rude and lazy people. They are hard working and speak fluent english. My uncle moved to UK, made a ton of money, had a nice flat, nice car, and lived very comfortably. He moved back to Poland a year ago, and is unemployed now. He might go and live in UK for good now. A lot of Polish people like UK, and I'm not just talking about money.
Sebastian
12 Aug 2011
Love / Why do so many Polish girls dye their hair BLACK? [124]
Yup. But black hair looks good on some of them, but not all. What I can't stand though is when they dye their hair completely red. and when I mean red, I'm talking about that bright red/orange, like a marker. It looks so fake and stupid. Poor fashion sense imo.
Oh, and women with black hair, green eyes and tan skin= the best :)
Yup. But black hair looks good on some of them, but not all. What I can't stand though is when they dye their hair completely red. and when I mean red, I'm talking about that bright red/orange, like a marker. It looks so fake and stupid. Poor fashion sense imo.
Oh, and women with black hair, green eyes and tan skin= the best :)
Sebastian
12 Aug 2011
Travel / Would Polish visit Greece for it's islands or for it's history ? [30]
Because it has a lot of significance, thats why people visit them. Western Civilization and democracy came from Greece, and it has over 3000 years of history. and what's the point of rebuilding the Acropolis? It has nothing to do with laziness, if they were to completely change it, it would lose its charm. and what do you mean "we in Poland have rebuilt Warsaw"? You haven't built anything.
Because it has a lot of significance, thats why people visit them. Western Civilization and democracy came from Greece, and it has over 3000 years of history. and what's the point of rebuilding the Acropolis? It has nothing to do with laziness, if they were to completely change it, it would lose its charm. and what do you mean "we in Poland have rebuilt Warsaw"? You haven't built anything.
Sebastian
25 Aug 2011
Life / Are Polish roads really this bad? [237]
Please don't be a hypocrite. Polish people do the same thing. Why do you call Vilnius, Wilno, and Lviv, lwow? Warsaw, Warszawa, Warschau, its the same damn thing, just different language.
Wash your mouth out with soap and water son!!
Please don't be a hypocrite. Polish people do the same thing. Why do you call Vilnius, Wilno, and Lviv, lwow? Warsaw, Warszawa, Warschau, its the same damn thing, just different language.
Sebastian
28 Aug 2011
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
budvar is very good, but my favorite Czech beer is Staropramen and Urquell. Mmmmmm. When I went to a massive Polish supermarket/megamart in Krakow, I went to the beer section and the Czech beer was almost all sold out, and many Polish brands were still completely full. One of the workers over there told me its very popular (Czech beer).
I'll second that :) Budvar is close to being my favourite and I've tried many many beers around the world.
budvar is very good, but my favorite Czech beer is Staropramen and Urquell. Mmmmmm. When I went to a massive Polish supermarket/megamart in Krakow, I went to the beer section and the Czech beer was almost all sold out, and many Polish brands were still completely full. One of the workers over there told me its very popular (Czech beer).
Sebastian
30 Aug 2011
Sebastian
3 Sep 2011
Life / Worlds most liveable cities (Krakow or Warsaw don't even hit the radar screens) [104]
Warsaw has potential to be a beautiful city, but its going to take at least 15-20 years time. It has its beautiful parts, like the old town and many parts of downtown, and some nice parks etc. But it has a lot of ugly parts (Praga, Ursynow come to mind). The problem with Warsaw is that you have some beautiful architecture, and right beside it, you have those disgusting, piece of crap bloki mieszkalny right beside it, and it spoils the beauty. Personally speaking, if they demolished those cramped communist era apartment blocks and other buildings, it could look beautiful. Thats what they are doing in former east germany. Every year, there are less and less commie blocks. Poland should start doing the same in 25-30 years time.
Warsaw has potential to be a beautiful city, but its going to take at least 15-20 years time. It has its beautiful parts, like the old town and many parts of downtown, and some nice parks etc. But it has a lot of ugly parts (Praga, Ursynow come to mind). The problem with Warsaw is that you have some beautiful architecture, and right beside it, you have those disgusting, piece of crap bloki mieszkalny right beside it, and it spoils the beauty. Personally speaking, if they demolished those cramped communist era apartment blocks and other buildings, it could look beautiful. Thats what they are doing in former east germany. Every year, there are less and less commie blocks. Poland should start doing the same in 25-30 years time.
Sebastian
5 Sep 2011
Life / Are Xbox games in Poland translated into Polish? [8]
I have cousins in Poland who have xbox/PSP video games, and the subtitles and menus, etc, are in Polish, but the voices and dialogue is in English. For a video game company to have a game in over 40 different languages (dialogue), would take too long and it would cost a fortune.
And District12a, Polish is not the hardest language to learn.
I have cousins in Poland who have xbox/PSP video games, and the subtitles and menus, etc, are in Polish, but the voices and dialogue is in English. For a video game company to have a game in over 40 different languages (dialogue), would take too long and it would cost a fortune.
And District12a, Polish is not the hardest language to learn.
Sebastian
5 Sep 2011
Food / "Modern" Polish cooking (funny video clip) [21]
Looked disgusting, and he didn't handle the chicken properly. That could cause contamination. and what is it with Polish people and their obsession with ketchup? One should never, ever put ketchup on pizza. Put tomato sauce when making a pizza, not flipping ketchup.
Looked disgusting, and he didn't handle the chicken properly. That could cause contamination. and what is it with Polish people and their obsession with ketchup? One should never, ever put ketchup on pizza. Put tomato sauce when making a pizza, not flipping ketchup.
Sebastian
5 Sep 2011
Travel / Best places to visit in Poland [87]
The three best places to go when in Poland are Krakow, Zakopane, and Wroclaw. Krakow, IMO, is in the top 10 most beautiful cities in Europe. Amazing old town, Wieliczka, Kazimierz and Wawel is a big sight to see, the crown jewel of the city. A lot of things to do, great pubs, and good restaurants.
Zakopane is also a must see when in Poland. Its around a one hour drive from Krakow, so you should go. The tatra mountains are beautiful. They may not be as big or impressive as the Alps, but its still a sight to see. I loved the town of zakopane with the wooden architecture.
Wroclaw is a nice Polish city as well, but there is not as much to do compared to Krakow. Personally speaking, cities like Gdansk, Sopot, Lublin, Zamosc are nice cities, but they are nothing too special. Those cities only need a day each.
The three best places to go when in Poland are Krakow, Zakopane, and Wroclaw. Krakow, IMO, is in the top 10 most beautiful cities in Europe. Amazing old town, Wieliczka, Kazimierz and Wawel is a big sight to see, the crown jewel of the city. A lot of things to do, great pubs, and good restaurants.
Zakopane is also a must see when in Poland. Its around a one hour drive from Krakow, so you should go. The tatra mountains are beautiful. They may not be as big or impressive as the Alps, but its still a sight to see. I loved the town of zakopane with the wooden architecture.
Wroclaw is a nice Polish city as well, but there is not as much to do compared to Krakow. Personally speaking, cities like Gdansk, Sopot, Lublin, Zamosc are nice cities, but they are nothing too special. Those cities only need a day each.
Sebastian
13 Sep 2011
Life / Poland: worst teeth in the world? [98]
Worst teeth in the world? Go look at some third world countries. They have it much worse.
Worst teeth in the world? Go look at some third world countries. They have it much worse.
Sebastian
19 Sep 2011
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1 Oct 2011
News / Poland Parliament elections in October 2011 [944]
I was reading a chart not too long ago on which demographics of Poland vote for which party. The western half of Poland, and many big cities, vote for Tusk. Most people who vote for Kaczynski are the poor old people in eastern Poland. I highly doubt many youth in Poland vote for PiS.
over 30 per cent of the Polish population do
I was reading a chart not too long ago on which demographics of Poland vote for which party. The western half of Poland, and many big cities, vote for Tusk. Most people who vote for Kaczynski are the poor old people in eastern Poland. I highly doubt many youth in Poland vote for PiS.
Sebastian
2 Oct 2011
Love / Are polish women competative about men? [20]
God damn these stupid threads. STOP GENERALIZING. For fucks sake. Some Polish women are competitive, some are not. Same like all women.
God damn these stupid threads. STOP GENERALIZING. For fucks sake. Some Polish women are competitive, some are not. Same like all women.
Sebastian
16 Oct 2011
History / Why have Poles contributed so little to Academics? (Particularly Science) [180]
This thread is stupid. There were/are many Polish people who contributed to the sciences. Many of the posters listed a lot of them. I'll add one more to the list. Bronislaw Malinowski. He is the founder of social anthropology.
This thread is stupid. There were/are many Polish people who contributed to the sciences. Many of the posters listed a lot of them. I'll add one more to the list. Bronislaw Malinowski. He is the founder of social anthropology.
Sebastian
16 Oct 2011
History / Why have Poles contributed so little to Academics? (Particularly Science) [180]
I should have said that instead.
I should have said that instead.
Sebastian
17 Oct 2011
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1080]
I think he means that Czech Republic has a very "hilly" environment.
What landscapes exactly? Could you recommend me some places?
I think he means that Czech Republic has a very "hilly" environment.
Sebastian
25 Oct 2011
News / Bad news for beer-lovers in Poland (beer prices going up) [22]
lol. German beer is good stuff. I'd rate it higher than Polish beer. There is more variety when it comes to German beer, and the same is with Belgian and Czech beer. That being said, I still like Polish beer though, and Zywiec porter and Warka strong is great :)
I don`t drink German beers. They are so tasteless. Yuk. The difference in cost doesn`t matter to me, it is about taste.
lol. German beer is good stuff. I'd rate it higher than Polish beer. There is more variety when it comes to German beer, and the same is with Belgian and Czech beer. That being said, I still like Polish beer though, and Zywiec porter and Warka strong is great :)
Sebastian
5 Nov 2011
Travel / What can Poland do to attract more tourists? Llamas farm? [65]
Its simple. More advertising. I think we will see ads of Poland and its cities on TV when EURO 2012 is close. It needs tourists and popularity. When I was in krakow, I didn't see many foreign tourists or hear any foreign languages. Many "popular" places in Poland are only popular to Polish people and nobody else. Example being Sopot and Zamosc. Very few people outside Poland know about those places, its only popular with Poles.
Its simple. More advertising. I think we will see ads of Poland and its cities on TV when EURO 2012 is close. It needs tourists and popularity. When I was in krakow, I didn't see many foreign tourists or hear any foreign languages. Many "popular" places in Poland are only popular to Polish people and nobody else. Example being Sopot and Zamosc. Very few people outside Poland know about those places, its only popular with Poles.
Sebastian
6 Nov 2011
Life / Where to buy Polish console and video games in Poland? [4]
I have cousins in Poland who have video game consoles (xbox 360, PSP, etc). All the big games, like sports, shooters, racing, RPG, etc, are not in Polish. Some have Polish subtitles, some don't have any Polish subtitles at all, only english. But forget about Polish voice overs in Modern Warfare 3 and Skyrim.
I have cousins in Poland who have video game consoles (xbox 360, PSP, etc). All the big games, like sports, shooters, racing, RPG, etc, are not in Polish. Some have Polish subtitles, some don't have any Polish subtitles at all, only english. But forget about Polish voice overs in Modern Warfare 3 and Skyrim.
Sebastian
12 Dec 2011
Food / Polish cheese looks like string, is pale yellow, rubbery in texture, and slightly salty? [16]
For me, the only good Polish cheese is Oscypek. Damn I want some right now :) The Polish store I go to has some cheeses, but many aren't even Polish, like "polski edam." Real Edam cheese is Dutch.
For me, the only good Polish cheese is Oscypek. Damn I want some right now :) The Polish store I go to has some cheeses, but many aren't even Polish, like "polski edam." Real Edam cheese is Dutch.
Sebastian
13 Dec 2011
Food / Polish cheese looks like string, is pale yellow, rubbery in texture, and slightly salty? [16]
yea, the cheeses in Poland are mainly yellow and white. Polish grocery stores sell all different types of cheeses (when I went last summer in Poland), but only a few of them are Polish. Like Twarog, but I'm not crazy about quark cheese.
yea, the cheeses in Poland are mainly yellow and white. Polish grocery stores sell all different types of cheeses (when I went last summer in Poland), but only a few of them are Polish. Like Twarog, but I'm not crazy about quark cheese.
Sebastian
20 Jan 2012
News / Poland fines singer for bashing Bible [159]
This is ridiculous. Poland is a secular country, so why the hell should she be punished for this? It goes against free speech, and quite frankly the Catholic Church in Poland can go **** themselves. They have too much influence in Polish society and I'm glad Poland is slowly becoming less religious.
This is ridiculous. Poland is a secular country, so why the hell should she be punished for this? It goes against free speech, and quite frankly the Catholic Church in Poland can go **** themselves. They have too much influence in Polish society and I'm glad Poland is slowly becoming less religious.
Sebastian
20 Jan 2012
News / Will EURO 2012 be a proud moment for Poland and its people or set back Poland 20 years? [86]
Thats a load of BS. Horrible roads? Poland's roads may not be perfect, but you have to understand that it takes TIME to have Western European infrastructure. Its not going to happen overnight, and they are getting better every year.
I agree with you on customer service, that is one area which needs improvement, but it is slowly changing.
Whats wrong with pay toilets? I'd rather pay one euro and have a nice clean toilet than a dirty toilet for free. There are pay toilets ALL over Europe. Germany, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Italy etc, all have pay toilets, its not a Polish thing.
Hooligans are everywhere.
Poland may not have the best European football team, but it is certainly not the worst. Many countries in Europe have football teams which are way worse than Poland's football team.
And how exactly will this set Poland back 20 years? Typical Polish complaining, I'm not surprised.
Thats a load of BS. Horrible roads? Poland's roads may not be perfect, but you have to understand that it takes TIME to have Western European infrastructure. Its not going to happen overnight, and they are getting better every year.
I agree with you on customer service, that is one area which needs improvement, but it is slowly changing.
Whats wrong with pay toilets? I'd rather pay one euro and have a nice clean toilet than a dirty toilet for free. There are pay toilets ALL over Europe. Germany, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Italy etc, all have pay toilets, its not a Polish thing.
Hooligans are everywhere.
Poland may not have the best European football team, but it is certainly not the worst. Many countries in Europe have football teams which are way worse than Poland's football team.
And how exactly will this set Poland back 20 years? Typical Polish complaining, I'm not surprised.